WILLIAM ALSOP Case study by Chris Stevens 2009 About Him Will Alsop was born in Northampton in 1947. He is well known for being an Artist, Sculptor, and Architect. His architecture career began when he enrolled at the Architrectural Association in London. After finishing school he worked in the offices of Cedric Price from 1973-1977, and then http://www.alsoparchitects.com/ with Roderick Ham and Jan Stormer until founding his own firm in 2001. His firm ‘AlsopArchitects’ is located in London, Rotterdam, and Moscow. Presently he is considered one of the most prominent architects in the UK. Philosophy -Professional work integrated into teaching -Believes art is a discipline inseparable from architecture -Architecture is both vehicle and symbol of social change and renewal -The design of individual buildings embrace broader principles of urbanism and city development. -Abandons the prominent influence of an acceptable style to create his own position forArchitecture Publications -8 books/articles he has authored -3 Books written about him http://www.alessi.com/en/1/158/william-alsop Awards/Honors -Honorary doctorate from Leicester University -2004 RIBA Worldwide Projects Award CA -Honorary fellowship from the Royal Society of British Sculptors -2000 RIBA Stirling Prize, Building of the Year uk -2007 RIBA Regional Award uk -1999 RIBA Award uk -2006 RIBA Regional Award uk -1997 RIBA Civic & Community Architecture Award france -2005 RIBA Stirling Prize Short-list uk -1997 RIBA Worldwide Projects Award france -2005 RIBA London Region Award uk -1991 RIBA National Award uk PROJECTS Sharp Centre for Design 2004 Toronto, Canada -Includes: gallery space, design/research centre, lounge, meeting rooms, workshops, critique spaces -Designed by workshops with the students http://www.alsoparchitects.com/ -Unifies existing structure beneath, park to west, and McCaul St. to east -Revives a neglected area of town by inviting public in to visit Awards -2005 Toronto Architecture and Urban Design Award -2004 DX Design Effectiveness Award -2004 RIBA Worldwide Projects Award http://www.alsoparchitects.com/ Peckham Library 1999 West Bromwich -Part of regeneration and community growth -Intense dialogue with the community -Public domain is enriched by strong form and vivid color -The ‘seriousness’ of a library doesn’t preclude high style or wit http://www.alsoparchitects.com/ -Elevates building to give it a sixth facade Awards -2001 Civic Trust Award -2001 BCIA Award -2000 RIBA Stirling Prize -- Bldg. of Year http://www.alsoparchitects.com/ PROJECTS Putney Place 2008 London, UK -Enclosed by railway lines on three sides -No 1 includes mixed-use floors, office floors, and market housing. No 2 includesfordable af apartments. No 3 is a cafe -Leans towards East Putney Tube station to make landmark presence http://www.alsoparchitects.com/ -Mosaic glass cladding provides architectural expression, scale, and color -An outdoor art installation by a local artist helps strengthen the identity of Place -Create a new civic space http://www.alsoparchitects.com/ The Public 2008 West Bromwich -Conviction that art and architecture are catalysts for regeneration and renewal -Belief that art empowers communities -Intended to inspire users -Place for community to take part in art projects http://www.alsoparchitects.com/ -Offers a wide variety of spaces, forms, angles, curves, surfaces, vistas and atmospheres (Box of Delights) -Interior gives way to complexity Awards -2003 MIPIM -- Future Project Prizes http://www.alsoparchitects.com/ HOW TO GET THERE... Arrive by: Student Housing (A): Will Alsop Office(B) : Car = 5.5 miles, 22 min. Passfield Hall Parkgate Studio Walking = 4.5 miles, 1 hr. 30 min. 1-7 Endsleigh Place 41 Parkgate Road Walking + Tube = 58 min. London, WC1H 0PW London, SW11 4NP Tel: =44 (0)20 7978 7878 Web: www.alsoparchitects.com Email: [email protected] WORKS CITED ALSOP. 26 Feb. 2009 <http://www.alsoparchitects.com/>. The Public | West Bromwich. 31 Mar. 2009 <http://thepublic.com/>. Welch, Adrian, and Isabelle Lomholt. “Putney Place Building, Architects.” Architecture News, World Architects, Building News. 31 Mar. 2009 <http://www.e-architect.co.uk/london/putney_place.htm>. “William Alsop, Alessi designer.” Alessi: Italian Design Factory – Alessi products. 26 Feb. 2009 <http://www. alessi.com/en/1/158/william-alsop>..